Easily get on and off even in a wheelchair Quickly take measures for the Tokyo Metro Olympics February 16 4:53
In order to make it easier for wheelchair users to take the train for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Tokyo Metro has rushed barrier-free measures at approximately 80 stations to reduce the steps and gaps between platforms and vehicles.
When a wheelchair person gets on or off a train, there are large steps and gaps between the platform and the vehicle. Is required.
For this reason, Tokyo Metro is renovating to reduce the steps and gaps at 78 stations, such as Tatsumi Station and Gaienmae Station, which are close to the competition venue, to make it easier for one wheelchair person to get on and off for the Tokyo Games. You.
According to the national guidelines, it is desirable to make the steps as small as possible, with a step of about 3 cm and a gap of about 7 cm. Therefore, attach a rubber member to the end of the platform or raise the platform to estimate the gap. Is approaching.
These barrier-free measures have been accelerated in JR East and the Toei Subway since the Tokyo Games.
According to Kazuyoshi Wakita of Tokyo Metro, "There are many people visiting the Tokyo Games, including people with disabilities, so we want to improve the environment so that people can use our facilities with peace of mind."
Take measures at each company
In addition to Tokyo Metro, various railway companies are implementing barrier-free measures at stations to make it easier for wheelchair users to get on and off.
The Toei Subway has already undergone renovations at 80 stations, including the Mita, Oedo and Shinjuku lines, to raise the platform and reduce gaps.
JR East plans to renovate at 32 stations including the Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line and Chuo / Sobu Line before the Tokyo Games.
Outside of Tokyo, Osaka Metro is also refurbishing the platform to reduce the height of the platform and reduce gaps.
In Fukuoka City Subway and Sendai City Subway, the platform is designed so that the platform is straight when the station is maintained, so that the gap with the vehicle does not become large.
In addition, on the Nanakuma Line of the Fukuoka City Subway, by introducing vehicles whose floor does not fluctuate very much as passengers get on and off, the step between the platform and the platform is almost 5 mm, which is almost flat. .